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Ron Pradetto Photography
P.O. Box 52
Jacobsburg, OH 43933
(740) 686-2403
rpradetto@windstream.net
Copyright © 2011 Ron Pradetto, all rights reserved
P.O. Box 52
Jacobsburg, OH 43933
(740) 686-2403
rpradetto@windstream.net
Copyright © 2011 Ron Pradetto, all rights reserved
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April 26, 2011
I am starting a blog to discuss my favorite photos that I have taken in the past week or two. All of these photos are available for purchase.
I start with the photo that I have titled "The Mystic Path". I took this photo on a rainy, foggy afternoon recently. It was taken in my backyard leading to the woods and the photo was then converted to an oil painting in Corel Painter. I shot this photo on my Canon 60 D with my 24-70 f 2.8 Sigma lens set at 36mm. ISO speed was 800 at 1/1000 shutter speed at 3.5 aperture.
I like the mystic feel of the picture with the grape vines weaving their way through the barren trees and the fog appearing heavier and thicker as you look deeper into the woods. The path leading deep into the woods was actually created by deer who pass through.
I am starting a blog to discuss my favorite photos that I have taken in the past week or two. All of these photos are available for purchase.
I start with the photo that I have titled "The Mystic Path". I took this photo on a rainy, foggy afternoon recently. It was taken in my backyard leading to the woods and the photo was then converted to an oil painting in Corel Painter. I shot this photo on my Canon 60 D with my 24-70 f 2.8 Sigma lens set at 36mm. ISO speed was 800 at 1/1000 shutter speed at 3.5 aperture.
I like the mystic feel of the picture with the grape vines weaving their way through the barren trees and the fog appearing heavier and thicker as you look deeper into the woods. The path leading deep into the woods was actually created by deer who pass through.
May 2, 2011
We have a two story deck in the back of our home with a pussy willow tree brushing up against it. Numerous goldfinch use this willow as a perch while awaiting their turn on the finch feeder. I shot this photo from just inside the house, after opening the sliding glass door to the deck.
There was a yellow forsythia bush in the background which made a great backdrop for the goldfinch. The overcast day emitted nice ambient light. The blooming pussy willow nicely complements this Spring photo. Hope you enjoy it.
This photo was shot with Canon 60D and Sigma 70-200 lens at 200mm, ISO 400, shutter speed at 1/250 and aperture f 4.0.
We have a two story deck in the back of our home with a pussy willow tree brushing up against it. Numerous goldfinch use this willow as a perch while awaiting their turn on the finch feeder. I shot this photo from just inside the house, after opening the sliding glass door to the deck.
There was a yellow forsythia bush in the background which made a great backdrop for the goldfinch. The overcast day emitted nice ambient light. The blooming pussy willow nicely complements this Spring photo. Hope you enjoy it.
This photo was shot with Canon 60D and Sigma 70-200 lens at 200mm, ISO 400, shutter speed at 1/250 and aperture f 4.0.
May 15, 2011
I had a great time photographing the Rails to Trails 5K Run/Walk in Barnesville yesterday. This is really a nice event put together by Director Carl Kondrach. Everyone in the area should check it out next year. A nice course, lots of awards, prizes, food and a good cause.
The threat of rain all morning made for some ideal overcast light for shooting. The tunnel served as a great backdrop to shoot the runners/walkers. A shout out to my second shooter, wife Linda, who got some terrific tunnel shots using our brand new Canon F 2.8 70-200 lens. It really brings the photo quality to another level.
Hope everyone enjoys the gallery.
P.S. Just want to let you know that we have many more pictures for purchase that are not shown in the gallery. Just contact us if interested.
I had a great time photographing the Rails to Trails 5K Run/Walk in Barnesville yesterday. This is really a nice event put together by Director Carl Kondrach. Everyone in the area should check it out next year. A nice course, lots of awards, prizes, food and a good cause.
The threat of rain all morning made for some ideal overcast light for shooting. The tunnel served as a great backdrop to shoot the runners/walkers. A shout out to my second shooter, wife Linda, who got some terrific tunnel shots using our brand new Canon F 2.8 70-200 lens. It really brings the photo quality to another level.
Hope everyone enjoys the gallery.
P.S. Just want to let you know that we have many more pictures for purchase that are not shown in the gallery. Just contact us if interested.
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done in a photojournalistic style to ensure that we capture your event in a natural way, catching all the special moments that reflect the ex-
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You will find that our enthusiasm and passion for our work coupled with our commitment to overwhelming service separates us from our competition. So contact us today and arrange for a free consultation to discuss your photography needs.
You will find that our enthusiasm and passion for our work coupled with our commitment to overwhelming service separates us from our competition. So contact us today and arrange for a free consultation to discuss your photography needs.
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June 6, 2011
I didn't have a tripod at the Bellaire, Ohio fair Saturday so I experimented with just shooting some fireworks with my Canon 70-200 lens set at 70mm at f 2.8. I captured this shot at ISO 2000 with 1/125 shutter speed.
Normally you don't want to photograph fireworks smoke but the red smoke actually enhances the picture in my opinion.
Comments are welcome.
I didn't have a tripod at the Bellaire, Ohio fair Saturday so I experimented with just shooting some fireworks with my Canon 70-200 lens set at 70mm at f 2.8. I captured this shot at ISO 2000 with 1/125 shutter speed.
Normally you don't want to photograph fireworks smoke but the red smoke actually enhances the picture in my opinion.
Comments are welcome.
June 11, 2011
I t was a privilege to photograph this gorgeous couple's wedding at North Bend State Park in Harrisville, West Virginia. I caught this romantic moment when the couple wondered off down the road. One of my favorite photos for sure. This was shot with my Canon 60 D with a Canon 70-200 lens set at 125 focal length. Shutter speed was 1/1250 at f2.8 and Iso 640 in natural light.
Click on either the image or the title under it to take you to a gallery of more photos from the wedding.
I t was a privilege to photograph this gorgeous couple's wedding at North Bend State Park in Harrisville, West Virginia. I caught this romantic moment when the couple wondered off down the road. One of my favorite photos for sure. This was shot with my Canon 60 D with a Canon 70-200 lens set at 125 focal length. Shutter speed was 1/1250 at f2.8 and Iso 640 in natural light.
Click on either the image or the title under it to take you to a gallery of more photos from the wedding.
June 19, 2011
STEER RUNS 5K!
While we were photographing a 5K race yesterday at Monroe County a steer appeared out of nowhere and began running the course. It even crossed the finish line!! REALLY. My wife Linda shot the finish line photo that is in the gallery. I took this shot with a Canon 70-200 lens at 200 focal length. That was some steer!!!
P.S. Click on this image, the title below or the image above under the Charitable Events to view the gallery to this race.
STEER RUNS 5K!
While we were photographing a 5K race yesterday at Monroe County a steer appeared out of nowhere and began running the course. It even crossed the finish line!! REALLY. My wife Linda shot the finish line photo that is in the gallery. I took this shot with a Canon 70-200 lens at 200 focal length. That was some steer!!!
P.S. Click on this image, the title below or the image above under the Charitable Events to view the gallery to this race.
August 10,2011
I checked out Steeler training camp today. Due to recent rains the Steelers decided to practice solely on the artificial field. Fans were three deep around the field which made moving around very difficult. I was able to shoot the offense but didn't get much chance to see the defense at all. Anyway I enjoyed shooting whatever I could. Despite the crowds I would really encourage all Steeler fans to go to training camp at least once. It's a fun experience.
I checked out Steeler training camp today. Due to recent rains the Steelers decided to practice solely on the artificial field. Fans were three deep around the field which made moving around very difficult. I was able to shoot the offense but didn't get much chance to see the defense at all. Anyway I enjoyed shooting whatever I could. Despite the crowds I would really encourage all Steeler fans to go to training camp at least once. It's a fun experience.
October 14, 2011
Earlier this month Linda and I enjoyed shooting the wedding of Lydia and Mark. They were a fun couple with Mark opting for red tennis shoes to add some uniqueness to the event. Our featured photo shown here was taken by placing the camera at floor level and pressing the shutter button. I think the low angle gives a great perspective. Hope you enjoy the gallery.
Click on either the image or the title under it to take you to a gallery of more photos from the wedding.
Earlier this month Linda and I enjoyed shooting the wedding of Lydia and Mark. They were a fun couple with Mark opting for red tennis shoes to add some uniqueness to the event. Our featured photo shown here was taken by placing the camera at floor level and pressing the shutter button. I think the low angle gives a great perspective. Hope you enjoy the gallery.
Click on either the image or the title under it to take you to a gallery of more photos from the wedding.
UCONN @ PITT 10-26-11
November 16, 2011
What a pleasure it was to photograph Laura and Adam's wedding on 11-11-11. The Hyeholde Restaurant provided some terrific backdrops for shooting this lovely couple. We had to overcome some difficult lighting conditions but I think we got some neat results. Click on either the image or the caption underneath it to take you to a gallery of more photos from the wedding.
What a pleasure it was to photograph Laura and Adam's wedding on 11-11-11. The Hyeholde Restaurant provided some terrific backdrops for shooting this lovely couple. We had to overcome some difficult lighting conditions but I think we got some neat results. Click on either the image or the caption underneath it to take you to a gallery of more photos from the wedding.
Wonderful photographer! He and his wife
Linda were incredible- they made us feel so
comfortable in front of the camera and they
captured every element of our special day
from details and candids to formal portraits
of us and our families. Our pictures are
absolutely stunning and I know I will love
looking at them forever. I cannot
recommend Ron Pradetto Photography
enough!
February 8, 2012
I like nothing more than to take a photograph and see what I can get it to do for me. After 16+ years I know my way around Photoshop pretty well, but I'm always trying to learn more about it. The other day I was wondering how I could get this photo to look like a cameo brooch.
I like nothing more than to take a photograph and see what I can get it to do for me. After 16+ years I know my way around Photoshop pretty well, but I'm always trying to learn more about it. The other day I was wondering how I could get this photo to look like a cameo brooch.
After extracting the two figures I went into
Photoshop's filters and started testing them for the
results I wanted. And while I liked this a lot, I
wondered what it would look like with a frame
around it.
Once I finished this one I went on to frame others
with a heart frame. I think they turned out very
nice. (To see the other cameos, just click on any
or these images to go to the gallery). I can see
these framed or inserted in a wedding album. Or
even on the front of a card.
Next I think I'll try to figure out how to make
actual necklaces out of them. Might be very
interesting.
Linda Pradetto,
Photography Assistant and Designer
Photography Assistant and Designer
Click on any of these images to take you
to a gallery of the cameos I completed.
March 5, 2012
Examples of our wedding albums, designed, printed and bound by Ron Pradetto Photography. We are showing the front cover of a 12" and 8" lay-flat album with a printed canvas cover. The pages are from a 12" album. Albums are personalized for each couple. They can be made in almost any size up to 12" and any amount of pages, minimum 20 pages. We do all of our printing with an Epson Professional 9 ink printer. These pages are printed on Ilford Gallerie Professional, Smooth Lustre paper. Finished result is a beautiful, unique album. This is a link to the 8" Album and the 12" Album.
Examples of our wedding albums, designed, printed and bound by Ron Pradetto Photography. We are showing the front cover of a 12" and 8" lay-flat album with a printed canvas cover. The pages are from a 12" album. Albums are personalized for each couple. They can be made in almost any size up to 12" and any amount of pages, minimum 20 pages. We do all of our printing with an Epson Professional 9 ink printer. These pages are printed on Ilford Gallerie Professional, Smooth Lustre paper. Finished result is a beautiful, unique album. This is a link to the 8" Album and the 12" Album.
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March 17, 2012
Linda and I volunteered our photography services for the Relay for Life 5K Run/Walk in Yorkville once again this year. It was a great turnout and the warm weather was unbelievable. The morning started off very foggy though and that made for some fun photography. Linda was positioned along the river road where the fog and morning light combined to create really interesting lighting. She took many terrific photos but I like our featured photo the most. Check out our gallery of over 1000 photos by clicking on the photo or link below it. Hope you enjoy them.
Linda and I volunteered our photography services for the Relay for Life 5K Run/Walk in Yorkville once again this year. It was a great turnout and the warm weather was unbelievable. The morning started off very foggy though and that made for some fun photography. Linda was positioned along the river road where the fog and morning light combined to create really interesting lighting. She took many terrific photos but I like our featured photo the most. Check out our gallery of over 1000 photos by clicking on the photo or link below it. Hope you enjoy them.
March 21, 2012
One of the participants of Saturday's Relay for Life race asked us to do something unique with the photos we took of her during the race. Our first design is a collage of some of the photos superimposed over a 12"x 24" spread of her at the race start. We extracted her and faded everything else. Then we placed a couple of images from the race on top. To the far right, we placed an extraction of her holding the award she won. Our second design is the same extracted image from the collage, placed over a neutral background with the Relay for Life sign behind her. We think they both work really well. Perhaps you would like something along these lines to commemorate your participation in the race. Just email or call us with any requests you may have.
You can click on either image to take you to a larger version.
One of the participants of Saturday's Relay for Life race asked us to do something unique with the photos we took of her during the race. Our first design is a collage of some of the photos superimposed over a 12"x 24" spread of her at the race start. We extracted her and faded everything else. Then we placed a couple of images from the race on top. To the far right, we placed an extraction of her holding the award she won. Our second design is the same extracted image from the collage, placed over a neutral background with the Relay for Life sign behind her. We think they both work really well. Perhaps you would like something along these lines to commemorate your participation in the race. Just email or call us with any requests you may have.
You can click on either image to take you to a larger version.
March 25, 2012
We have something new and unique to offer. I've taken the digital cameos I talked about in a previous post and made them into actual necklaces. The first is a 30x40mm image mounted on the back of a clear glass cabochon and then wrapped with 12k gold wire. The second is a 22x30mm image mounted behind a clear glass cabochon in an antique gold setting with amethyst crystal bead surrounding it. The last is an image mounted to a heart shaped glass cabochon and wrapped with sterling silver wire.
We have something new and unique to offer. I've taken the digital cameos I talked about in a previous post and made them into actual necklaces. The first is a 30x40mm image mounted on the back of a clear glass cabochon and then wrapped with 12k gold wire. The second is a 22x30mm image mounted behind a clear glass cabochon in an antique gold setting with amethyst crystal bead surrounding it. The last is an image mounted to a heart shaped glass cabochon and wrapped with sterling silver wire.
These were fun to make and I believe offer a new and unique way to display
your favorite photographs. The designs would not necessarily have to be
restricted to cameo designs, any photograph that will look good in the setting
would work. A vintage photo might also convert well. The setting or wire
wrap would not be limited to these designs. I would select a style to
complement the photo and give a selection to choose from. Send me an email
if you are interested in these. Click on any of the above image to take you to a
gallery of all the designs.
Linda Pradetto,
Photography Assistant and Designer
Linda Pradetto,
Photography Assistant and Designer
March 31, 2012
Linda and I shook off an early morning chill to shoot the Barnesville Park Rotary Lake 5K on Saturday. Linda "volunteered" to make the mile walk down to the lake to shoot the participants during the middle of the race while I hung around at the finish line. Having two shooters really allows us to capture the race more fully. Click on the photo to the right or the gallery link below it to see nearly 1000 images from the event.
Linda and I shook off an early morning chill to shoot the Barnesville Park Rotary Lake 5K on Saturday. Linda "volunteered" to make the mile walk down to the lake to shoot the participants during the middle of the race while I hung around at the finish line. Having two shooters really allows us to capture the race more fully. Click on the photo to the right or the gallery link below it to see nearly 1000 images from the event.
May 1, 2012
Ohio Hummingbirds
The male hummingbirds have just returned to our home in Jacobsburg, Ohio. They are a bit early this year, just like everything else. Anyway I thought I would spend a little time trying to capture a few images of them. These are some of my favorites. It's not easy taking photos of these little guys. They don't stay in one place for very long. Hope you enjoy the photos. Click here or the image to the right to access the gallery.
Ohio Hummingbirds
The male hummingbirds have just returned to our home in Jacobsburg, Ohio. They are a bit early this year, just like everything else. Anyway I thought I would spend a little time trying to capture a few images of them. These are some of my favorites. It's not easy taking photos of these little guys. They don't stay in one place for very long. Hope you enjoy the photos. Click here or the image to the right to access the gallery.